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From February 10 to 13, 2026, the first International Congress of Public Administration will be held at the Presidential Academy in Moscow. Its mission is to become a center for developing best practices, identifying key development vectors, and identifying practical challenges to improve the quality of public administration.

The congress will bring together over 1,200 participants, including heads of key departments within the Russian Presidential Administration and Government, heads of regions and municipalities, members of parliament, top managers of state corporations and major Russian business companies, international management experts, public figures, representatives of the scientific and expert community, and youth leaders.

The event is organized by the Presidential Academy with the support of the Government and the Presidential Executive Office of Russia. The Roscongress Foundation is the event's partner.

"In today's world, where we are surrounded by vast amounts of information, effective governance can only be built using digital technologies. They enable faster data processing and better decision-making. Today, the Government is implementing a digital governance model that enables consistent improvements in the implementation of Presidential instructions, state programs, and national projects. This means building roads on time, opening new schools and hospitals. The Congress is a unique platform for sharing experiences, receiving feedback, and demonstrating the most effective public administration technologies for various branches and levels of government," noted Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

The congress program will be structured around six thematic areas covering key aspects of modern public administration: development of the state civil service, digitalization of public administration, regional and municipal practices, regulatory policy as a tool for reducing the administrative burden on business, the state for the people, and strategic management of priorities. Within these areas, discussions will cover both systemic issues of public administration reform and specific management solutions and models that have proven effective at the federal, regional, and municipal levels.

The key objectives of the congress include developing practical mechanisms for strengthening cooperation between government, business, and science, as well as synchronizing work within the vertical chain of command—from the heads of federal ministries to municipal-level specialists. Adviser to the President of Russia Anton Kobyakov emphasized: "Today, more than ever, it is important to unite the efforts of government, the expert community, and business at all levels, to coordinate common actions to strengthen and scale up best existing practices. And, of course, to develop new approaches to managing the country's development. The congress will be a unique platform where professional dialogue will translate into real proposals and new ideas."

A distinctive feature of the congress will be its practical focus: approximately 30% of the program will be educational interactive formats, including business games on management decision-making, strategic sessions, and case studies from real-life management practices. The congress sessions themselves will be structured not only by thematic focus but also by three cross-cutting themes: strategizing (improving the effectiveness of goal-setting and developing long-term priorities), implementation (developing and consolidating positions between public authorities to expedite decision-making), and dissemination (replicating achievements and modernizing public feedback mechanisms).

Special attention will be paid to young people within a dedicated thematic track. According to Alexey Komissarov, Rector of the Presidential Academy, the upcoming event is largely aimed at addressing personnel issues and discussing the principles of professional growth in general. "We are looking forward to a relevant discussion of the challenges facing the public administration system in the near future. We plan to discuss the key principles of training a new generation of specialists, those who will assume responsibility for the country's future," he noted.

The event aims to become the primary annual platform for professional dialogue, exchange of experience, and training for managers, businesses, and experts focused on achieving specific, measurable results.

More details on the congress website: http://congress-gov.ru.

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Resolution of December 17, 2025 No. 2046

The government will continue to provide support to affected organizations and individual entrepreneurs in the Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions in 2026. A resolution has been signed introducing the necessary amendments to the state program "Economic Development and Innovative Economy."

This involves providing subsidies to organizations and entrepreneurs to restore and maintain operations, and concessional loans to small and medium-sized businesses for working capital and investment purposes. These loans are available for up to 50 million rubles and have terms of up to six years.

The funds will be allocated to the regions as part of the federal project "Special Short-Term Support Measures for Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurs." The 2026 federal budget allocates approximately 4.5 billion rubles for this purpose.

The signed document amends Government Resolution No. 316 of April 15, 2014.

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A meeting on the regulation of artificial intelligence technology was held at the Government Coordination Centre, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko. Representatives from the government, business, and industry associations participated. The meeting discussed various legislative initiatives aimed at regulating AI and the risks of adopting or rejecting certain proposals.

The need to codify key standards regarding the use of AI in specific areas (AI quality and safety, AI training datasets, liability for AI errors, the use of Russian and foreign AI models, etc.) and related issues were discussed. Among these issues, the following were raised: is it necessary to introduce the concept of AI and define the liability of developers and users of this technology at the legislative level? Is it necessary to define the areas in which the use of AI is or is not permitted? Is it necessary to introduce regulatory requirements for AI systems and their quality assurance by the state? In what areas is the use of sovereign Russian AI critical, and is the use of foreign models permissible for certain tasks?

Dmitry Grigorenko noted the importance of moving from developing disparate proposals to developing a unified approach and a systemic set of measures. Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed organizations and interested participants to submit proposals for AI regulation to the Ministry of Digital Development by January 20. The submitted proposals will be analyzed by the Ministry of Digital Development and the Analytical Center under the Government by the end of February. Following the evaluation, the Ministry of Digital Development will submit proposals for technology regulation to the Government by March 13, 2026.

"Our task in regulating artificial intelligence is to find a balance. On the one hand, it's important to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent potential risks from the use of AI. For example, cases where AI could be used to commit a crime. On the other hand, regulation shouldn't hinder the development of innovation. Overly strict regulations could slow the pace of AI adoption, and we recognize this risk. To ensure that IT companies in Russia can continue to develop cutting-edge technologies, including AI, it's important to maintain a favorable environment for them. We should act selectively and gradually: introduce regulations where the cost of AI error is too high, while maintaining freedom for technological development," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister also emphasized that introducing regulations for the use of AI is a pressing issue currently being discussed globally. Countries' approaches to regulating the technology vary. Some countries (e.g., Kazakhstan) are pursuing a comprehensive AI law that details the requirements for the technology, defines the responsibilities of developers and users, and regulates its use in certain areas. Other countries (e.g., China) are introducing targeted requirements, such as those for the quality and security of systems and applying certification for AI solutions, but are not restricting the use of AI. However, a general trend is emerging: the development of this technology is no longer ignored by governments.

The meeting on AI regulation, chaired by Dmitry Grigorenko, is essentially becoming the starting point for a comprehensive discussion on AI regulation. Notably, the process involves not only government agencies but also leading Russian IT companies. During the discussion, business representatives also presented reports and shared their opinions on specific proposals for regulating the technology.

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